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Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program

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It needs tourism, including groups, but its residents—especially but not only Native Hawaiians—have been increasingly upset about overtourism and degradation of the state’s fragile environment and treasured cultural sites. Environmental Protection Agency, LGBTQIA+ Travel Alliance and Humane Society of Hawai’i. What to do?

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

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The destinations Expo City has just secured two major pre-certifications you need to hear about. The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. Or maybe Australia? Perhaps Jordan is calling?

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Position on the European Commission’s new regulation on EU Digital COVID Certificate

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70 public and private travel and tourism organisations propose several amendments to the new EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation with the aim to secure the freedom of movement across the continent and guarantee harmonised rules when the Certificate is in use.

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Travel and Tourism stakeholders call for swift adoption and implementation of harmonised EU travel rules

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Ahead of the EU Ambassadors’ meeting on 11 June, the European travel and tourism industry associations call on Member States to approve the Commission’s proposal to start lifting travel restrictions in the EU in a coordinated way [1]. This is an essential move to restore travellers’ confidence and reopen Europe.

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Sustainable Travel Made Easy with WeTravel’s New Course

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The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Leading Hospitality, Travel and Events Orgs Are Investing in the Next Generation of Talent

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After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Investing in the Future. Teaching as a Team.

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Demystifying Covid Testing: The Differences, Access and What It All Means for Travelers

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After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. Domestic Travel Restrictions and Recommendations.

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